PHOTO PROMPT © Rochelle Wisoff-Fields
Cyril inspected his car’s repair. “Marvellous, how much?”
“£615.”
“What? It was just a wing mirror!”
“Yes but we had to replace the whole door. To get the colour match, you understand.”
Needing the car, Cyril begrudgingly paid up.
As usual that Saturday, the mechanic entered Cyril’s shop for his weekly steaks.
“That’ll be £615, Sam.”
“But it’s just two steaks!”
“And I’ve had to butcher a whole cow. You can’t just harvest two steaks, you understand.”
Sam’s eyes narrowed, “I can take my business elsewhere, you know.”
“So can I. Who d’you think would be the biggest loser?”
Written for Friday Fictioneers – a 100 words story based on a photo prompt. Hosted by Rochelle. Read the other entries here.
Michael Wynn 
Having just forked out on the annual service and MOT, I can sympathise. The trouble is you have no choice to pay, or not get your car back. I like his logical revenge! 🙂
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That is the problem, your car is often held hostage
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Very witty
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Thanks, Neil
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Lovely,
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Thanks, Michael
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Love it! Would that we could always used this “tactic”…
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It would be nice, indeed
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Haha!! Serves him right! :o)
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Thanks, glad you liked it
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Haha, that’ll teach him 🙂 Nice one!
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Thanks Draliman
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I’m reminded of the story about the bacon and egg breakfast.
The chicken gave a contribution, but the pig made the ultimate sacrifice.
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Nice angle, I hadn’t thought about it in that way
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Haha – sounds like my still unfixed bumper!
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Oh yes, that was probably in my subconscious somewhere when I wrote it.
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I’d love to say that to the mechanic this morning, but D* I need the car. I’ve walked 235.7 miles and been hit by cars twice while it’s been down. It’s a racket!
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Sounds like this has resonated with you. 🙂 I think we’ve all been through this situation one way or another, there’s a lot of sharks about. Thanks for commenting
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Nice one, Cyril!
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Thanks, that phrase brings back memories. 🙂
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Clever take. I am still laughing imagining the mechanic’s face.
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Thanks, I should think he was a little put out to say the least
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Love it! Well written, funny and the part about the car is true–I can attest to that!
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Unfortunately too many of us can attest to the car con. Thanks for reading
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Ha, ha, this was great. Nicely done.
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Thank-you, glad you enjoyed it
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Love it! Great story.
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Thanks
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Love it! He got his revenge!
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Yeah, no messing
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Dear Michael,
I admire the butcher’s chutzpah. Good one!
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks Rochelle, I hadn’t considered it but perhaps it was a kosher butcher’s
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Finding a trustworthy mechanic is a quest worthy of an ancient Greek legend. I like Cecil’s “fair is fair” attitude!
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Thanks Joy, he was lucky to have the chance to hit back
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Actually for a door that is quite reasonable… and you would need a truck for the doggie bag I think.
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Yeah, but it didn’t need a whole door, he’s a conman
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*applauds* i love this turnaround! Maybe the mechanic will reconsider his price next time…
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A lesson learnt, maybe 🙂
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Dear Michael, This was on humorous piece with wittiness written all over it.
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Thank you Neel
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Touché … and well done to the butcher. My car is due for its service and MOT tomorrow, so I will be on my guard after reading this.
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Glad to be of help. 🙂 Hope everything goes OK and thanks for the read
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Ha! Cheeky, but a fair point. Nicely done, Michael
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Thanks Lynn
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My pleasure 🙂
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Served him right. Never cheat someone you do business with. Good story and writing, Michael. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Thanks Suzanne
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LOL i often feel this way with the mechanic. Well told michael
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Mechanics can be the worst con men. Glad you enjoyed it
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